Community. It’s more than a buzz word for us. It’s a commitment.
True story
At UMW, we look for ways to integrate into the culture which we are a part of. We, ourselves, have a culture of unshakeable people on the lookout to see how our company can make a difference and bring unity to local communities. Andrew Cooper, General Manager of UMW Niugini Ltd, is one of these people. He noticed that the one thing that unified the country of Papua New Guinea (or PNG), was sports. After careful research, he spearheaded the sponsorship of two rugby teams, now known as the UMW Brothers and STIHL Tigers. What a great victory it was for the community when the STIHL Tigers won the Premiership last year!
Thanks to Andrew and his team in PNG, UMW now sponsors the Papuan Olympic Squad. We have provided equipment to Olympic athletes for them to maintain sporting facilities, thereby enabling them to provide for their families and to continue with athletic training programmes. At UMW, we care. We don’t just offer help, we empower deserving communities to be self-sufficient.
It’s all about going Beyond Boundaries®, going that extra mile... just because it’s the right thing to do.